The PDA Society is a charity providing information, support and training about PDA for individuals, families and professionals. We aim to increase acceptance and understanding of a PDA profile and to improve outcomes for individuals and families by focusing everyone involved on ‘what helps’. These aims are underpinned by our 5 year strategy and its 6 main goals: ~ Research ~ Information/training for professionals ~ Information/training for the PDA community ~ Support ~ Inclusivity ~ Sustainability & compliance The PDA Society is run by five trustees who are all volunteers and all have a direct connection to PDA. In 2021, they appointed a CEO, Helen Evans, to help them run the charity. Helen is autistic and also has a direct connection to PDA.